Rapper, Kendrick Lamar and his fiancee Whitney Alford are expecting their first child

    Grammy award winning rapper, Kendrick Lamar and his fiancee, Whitney Alford (far right) are reportedly expecting their first child together.

FG partners China on production of transformers, solar panels

     The Federal Government has concluded plans to scale up the local manufacture of power transformers and solar panels in the country in partnership with the Peoples’ Republic of China. It was gathered that the collaboration was based on a 2013 agreement the government signed with the Asian country.

Photos from a slaughter in Edo State that got people talking

   

   This abattoir at Ikpoba slope in Edo State has got lots of people talking for very obvious reasons. The meat sellers were spotted washing cows in a gutter after slaughtering.

Mercy Aigbe’s Husband Publicly Apologises

   

    Mercy Aigbe’s husband has made a u-turn, by apologising to the actress openly. He also confessed he still loves her and truth is, we have always seen this in his posts. Despite replying her and calling her out, that love angle has always been there. Below is what he wrote after yesterday’s initial palava.

Marriage Is Between A Man & Woman’, Angela Merkel Votes Against Gay Marriage

 

    Angela Merkel has voted against same-sex marriage in Germany because she believes that “marriage is between a man and woman”.

Sen. Dino Melaye: Kogi Voters File Fresh Suit To Stop Recall Process

 

    Concerned Kogi Registered Voters (CKRV) has filed a suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from commencing verification of signatures collected in order to recall Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West at senate.

Photo- Singer Tekno, Banky W & Toke Makinwa Pictured On A Private Jet

 

   Banky W, Toke Makinwa and Tekno were pictured on a private jet as they embark on their ambassadorial duties.

Sean Bean, 58, marries for the FIFTH time as he ties the knot with girlfriend Ashley Moore, 32, in Dorset

 

   A black and white photograph of the couple on their big day shows them beaming from ear to ear, with Moore in a dress with lace sleeves. Ashley is 26 years Sean’s junior and a former nanny.

   Sean has three daughters – two with his second wife and one with his third. His first marriage was to hairdresser Debra James back in 1981 while his second wife was Bread actress Melanie Hill.

Lionel Messi weds childhood sweetheart today

 

   Football superstar Lionel Messi will marry his childhood sweetheart in his hometown in Argentina on Friday (today).

   The Barcelona player is returning to the city of Rosario to wed Antonella Roccuzzo, whom he met there before he moved to Spain aged 13. Argentine newspaper Clarín has called it “the wedding of the year” and even “the wedding of the century.”

Bailout loan to states extended

 
     Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed that the budget support loan facility to states be extended beyond a year.

   Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun announced this yesterday while briefing the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Osinbajo. The conditional budget support loan facility was designed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016, to provide financial relief to state governments.

EFCC traces N603m to civil servant’s wife

 

  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has traced N603m to Mrs Esther Habu, the wife of Mr Josiah Habu, who is the Director of the Bioresources Development Centre in Bayelsa State.

   Established in 2003 by the National Biotechnology Development Agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, BIODEC is an intervention programme of the Federal Government aimed at developing the natural resources of Nigeria for use in agriculture, health, environment and industry.

Germany Beats Mexico 4-1 to reach Confederation Cup final

 

   Germany's Leon Goretzka scored two expertly-taken goals in the opening eight minutes to set his side on the way to a 4-1 win over Mexico in their Confederations Cup semifinals on Thursday.
   Timo Werner added the third just before the hour as Germany's young, experimental team took advantage of the wide open spaces in the Mexico defence with ruthless finishing.

Osinbajo Signs Executive Order On Taxes, Assets Declaration

 

 
    The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has signed an executive order to back the Voluntary Assets Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS). Professor Osinbajo signed the executive order on Thursday morning during the launch of VAIDS at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Open Heavens 30 June 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Wonderful protection

Open Heavens 30 June 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Wonderful protection

WONDERFUL PROTECTION – Friday June 30th 2017
Memorise: Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Psalm 91:5
Read: Psalm 91:5-7 (KJV)

91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

91:6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares first photo of the twins he welcomed via a surrogate

   

   Cristiano Ronaldo has finally shared a heartwarming photograph of his twins born via a surrogate mother. The 32-year-old footballer confirmed on Facebook yesterday that he was leaving the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia to be with his new babies for the first time.
    He uploaded the picture via Instagram this evening and wrote: "So happy to be able to hold the two new loves of my life."

Obasanjo calls for common currency to boost ECOWAS trade

 

   Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday called on the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States to agree on common currency to boost the regional trade. Obasanjo made the call at the ongoing 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank in Kigali.

Kidnap kingpin, Evans, files fresh suit against police, seeks N300m in damages

 

    Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike aka Evans, has again dragged the Inspector General of Police, and three others before a Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged illegal detention. In the new suit filed on Thursday, Evans is claiming N300m as general and exemplary damages against the police for alleged illegal detention and unconstitutional media trial.

Phyno Blasts Hushpuppi After He Accused Him & Ice Prince Of Wearing Fake Wristwatch

 

 Hushpuppi took time out to call rappers, Ice Prince and Phyno for patronizing the imitation of luxurious items. The flamboyant big boy stated that the rappers buy the counterfeits of designer products but frowned at pirates reproducing their music.

Photos- Ita Giwa, Caroline Danjuma, Atend Joseph Yobo’ Daughter’s Dedication

   

    Yobo and his wife, Adaeze had the dedication of their last child and only daughter on Sunday at Christ Embassy church. A get together was also held at their home shortly after the dedication in church. Florence Ita Giwa, Caroline Dajuma and few others attended.
   More photos below

Two Escaped Chibok Schoolgirls Meet President Trump and Wife at the White House (Photos)

 

    Two of  300 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by deadly Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram and are among the 57 girls who were able to escape from the terrorist group, have met the President of United States of America, Donald Trump, and first lady, Ivanka Trump.

European Court sentences baby to death

 

    A European Human Rights Court has given its verdict on a case of human rights that will compel a couple to allow their sick baby to die.

   The parents of the baby Chris Gard and Connie Yates have been in a long legal battle to save their baby who is suffering from a serious genetic illness. The baby is currently on life support while treatment options were being considered.

Presidency explains why presidential jet remains with Buhari in London

    The retention of the Presidential Aircraft, NAF 001, in London where President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving medical attention was borne out protocol, national security, diplomacy and prestige.

  The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja.  Shehu was reacting to recent reports especially on the social media over an outrageous fee allegedly being paid for parking the aircraft in London since May 10 when Buhari embarked on his second medical vacation for the year. He said there is no world leader who travels abroad and is left without plans for immediate return or possible evacuation.

EFCC Nab NABDA DG over alleged N23m scam

 
   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested Prof. Lucy  Ogbadu, the Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), over alleged N23 million fraud. Spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Thursday.

Int’l Windows’ Day: Ambode’s wife empowers 103 widows

 
    To celebrate the 2017 International Widows’ Day, wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Thursday empowered at least 103 widows across age category with financial assistance, equipment support and skills training programme, during an event organized by her foundation, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative, HOFOWEM, at Oregun, Ikeja. Empowerment materials distributed to the women included deep freezers, industrial gas cookers, photocopiers, grinding machines, embroidery machines, professional cameras, refrigerators, whipping machines and ovens, bag sewing machines, grinding machines, among others.

Widows Of Ogoni Leaders Killed By Abacha Sue Shell

 

    The widows of four of nine men executed by Nigeria’s military regime in 1995 have filed a civil lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology from Royal Dutch Shell. The widows are Esther Kiobel, Victoria Bera, Blessing Eawo and Charity Levula.

UNILAG Invents New Method Of Diagnosing Malaria

 

   University of Lagos, UNILAG said it has invented a new method of diagnosing malaria, following intensive research by its Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology. Prof. Wellington Oyibo, the Director, Research and Innovation of the institution, made this known on Thursday in Lagos.

Residents of Alegbor Community in Uvwie protest over seven months power outage in their area

 

    Residents of Alegbor Community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have taken to the streets in protest over seven months power outage in their area, as staff of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, fled their offices for fear of being attacked.

Open Heavens 29 June 2017: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Think in the spirit

Open Heavens 29 June 2017: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Think in the spirit

THINK IN THE SPIRIT – Thursday June 29th 2017
Memorise: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6
Read: Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Bible in one year: 1st Samuel 3-5, Lamentation 2:3-13, Hymn: Sing hymn 15
MESSAGE:

    Life in the Spirit is possible, even though for most believers it still a struggle (Galatians 5:25). To grow your spirit-man, you need to earnestly seek more opportunities to be refilled with the Holy Spirit after being baptized with Him (Ephesians 5:18-19). To live in the Spirit, you need to think in the Spirit. In our thought life, many of us leave out the Holy Spirit, and this is one of the reasons why we don’t go far in our walk with God. Whenever God is left out of an equation, it never balances.

It seems Drake is dating Nigerian, Gold-Onwude

     American/Canadian musician Drake seems to have a hot new girl in his life and we can’t get over the fact that she is Nigerian.

   Musician Drake stepped out at the 2017 NBA Awards on Monday, June 26 in New York City, USA. All eyes and cameras were on him and the hot new lady he brought as his date.

Today we remember "Muna Obiekwe"Kindly type "R.I.P" and #share

   Today we remember "Muna Obiekwe"😭 Whether you are his fan or not...Kindly type "R.I.P" and #share because even in death he still entertains us😭

Ignore if you are heartless😭

Yoruba actress, Bukola Adeeyo welcomes baby girl (Photo)

 
    Nollywood actress Bukola Adeeyo is one of the hottest and most popular Yoruba actresses in the industry.

Clarion Chukwurah receives award from the Mayor of Houston!

   

    Veteran actress and humanitarian Clarion Chukwurah, mother of music video director Clarence Peters has just received an award from the Mayor of Houston.

Beyonce & JAY- Z ‘Are Totally Exhausted’But Have ‘Never Been Happier’ SinceTwins Arrival

 
     Beyonce and JAY-Z are learning that twins are twice the blessing, but also twice the work! We’ve got EXCLUSIVE details on how the couple is deliriously happy, yet beyond exhausted with their arrival.

First ATM in the world Clocks 50 Years

 

     The world’s first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) on Tuesday June 27, 2017 clocked 50 years. According to the Metro, the world’s first ATM was unveiled by Barclays at its Enfield branch in North London on June 27 1967.

     As a tribute to the golden anniversary, Barclays transformed the ATM at its Enfield branch into gold, added a commemorative plaque and placed a red carpet in front for its users.

Suntai, ex-Taraba gov dies in US

     Former Governor of Taraba State, Mr. Danbaba Suntai, is dead. The former governor, whose helicopter crashed, died in the United States of America.

Top EFCC Investigator Shot By Gunmen In Port Harcourt

    The anti-grafts agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said a top operative of the anti-graft commission has been shot by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

    A statement on Wednesday by EFCC, spokesman Wilson Uwujaren said the investigator Mr. Austin    Okwor escaped death by the whiskers when unknown gunmen opened fire on him on Saturday June 24th 2017, shortly after closing from work.

Big Brother Naija 1st runner-up Bisola Aiyeola To launch YouTube channel

     Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Bisola Aiyeola, has announced the launch of her YouTube Channel called,  I AM Bisola.
   According to the singer, actress and reality TV star, the YouTube channel will not only be home to the funny videos she is popular for, she would also share things about her life and talk about things going on in the society.
   The first video is set to debut on Friday, June 30th , 2017.  Meanwhile, Bisola is set for the  big screen on July 7th , 2017, when her latest movie "Picture Perfect," makes its debut in cinemas.

Ex- Hearts Striker Stephane Paille Tragically Dies On His Birthday

 

   Former Hearts striker Stephane Paille died yesterday, on his 52nd birthday, after a losing his battle with illness.

Indonesia Imposes Travel Ban On Trump's Business Partner

 

    Indonesian authorities have imposed a travel ban on tycoon and politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is building resorts to be managed by Trump hotels, over an investigation into allegations he threatened a prosecutor via a text message.

Rihanna's new lover is Saudi Arabian billionaire business man, heir to one of the biggest firms in the world and Naomi Campbell's ex

 

    Earlier in the week, Rihanna was photographed making out with a mystery man in a pool (read here). The identity of the man has now been revealed and he is no ordinary Joe.

Customs, rice farmers sign MoU to stop rice smuggling

 

   The Nigeria Customs Service and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to stop rice smuggling through land border into the country.
Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, President Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), disclosed this on Wednesday in an interview with NAN in Abuja.

Dangote reacts to quit notice on Igbos

     The Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has reacted to the quit notice issued to Igbos by a coalition of northern youths. The Arewa groups had asked South-easterners living in the north to vacate before October 1.

Nigerian students top list of foreign drug offenders in Malaysia

   

    Nigerians are topping the chart for the wrong reason! So, according to the Federal police record in Malaysia, a total of 358 foreign students have been arrested for drug-related offense and more than one-third were Nigerians.

Nigerian woman survives 10 days in Sahara Desert

   A 22-year-old Nigerian woman attempting to migrate into Europe via the harsh Sahara Desert survived after being abandoned by traffickers for 10 days. The International Organisation for Migration said the woman, given the nickname Adoara, was the only female among the survivors of a rescue mission on May 28.

Open Heavens 28 June 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- What kind of growth?

Open Heavens 28 June 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- What kind of growth?

WHAT KIND OF GROWTH?  Wednesday June 28th 2017
Memorise: But speaking the truth is love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Ephesians 4:15
Read: Ephesians 4:10-16 (KJV)

4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Dani Alves Bids Juventus Fans Goodbye

 

     Dani Alves looks to be on his way to Manchester City, as he bid Juventus and its fans farewell on social media.  No official statement has been made , but it is reported that the Brazil defender has agreed a deal with City. And Alves might have confirmed that, with his farewell message to the Serie A club on Instagram. I would like to thank all the Juventus fans for the year I’ve had, to my team-mates who welcomed me like the professionals they are, for a club that wins and reaches finals,” he wrote.

World's oldest living person celebrates her 131st birthday

   

   A Chinese woman, Ms Alimihan Seyiti, from China's western Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is believed to be the world's oldest person after celebrating her 131st birthday on June 25.

IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, visits Port Harcourt

 

 
    IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, arrived Port harcourt, Rivers state yesterday and was welcomed by some of his supporters. Chants of 'Igwe', meaning King in Igbo, rent the air as he made his way to his car. Kanu had a meeting with members of the Ijaw Elders Council.
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Senate to summon 38 VCs over tuition fees hike

   
   Senate would summon Vice Chancellors of 38 Federal universities over increase in tuition fees, chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano) said yesterday.

PHOTOS- Tonto Dikeh's father returns her bride price to her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill

 

  The marital crisis between Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill entered a whole new level this past weekend when Churchill went back to Tonto Dikeh's family house to have her bride price refunded.
   Churchill's uncle, Bishop Dare led a delegation to meet with Tonto Dikeh's father, Chief Sunny Dikeh in Portharcourt to collect the bride price they paid over a year ago when they held their introduction